“WWE Icons” documentary on Lex Luger delayed
WWE has delayed the Lex Luger episode of “WWE Icons.” Wrestling Inc. is reporting that while the Luger episode of the series was set to drop on the 4th of July, the company decided to […]
July 2021
Face off segment announced for NXT’s Great American Bash
Karrion Kross will face off with Johnny Gargano at the Great American Bash on Tuesday night. WWE.com broke the news, as did NXT’s social media channels. #WWENXT Champion @WWEKarrionKross & @JohnnyGargano will meet face-to-face this […]
7/3 WWE TALKING SMACK REPORT: Owens calls Heyman on the phone, Vega says MITB win is on the horizon, more
WWE TALKING SMACK REPORT JULY 3, 2021 REVIEW BY NICK MORGAN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Hosts: Kayla Braxton and Paul Heyman This week’s guest: Bayley, Zelina Vega, and Kevin Owens – No Paul Heyman again this week, […]
AEW DYNAMITE HITS & MISSES 6/30: Jungle Boy continues successful run, Baker and Rose lack of chemistry, next level MJF and Sammy Guevara
The Young Bucks vs. Penta El Zero Miedo & Eddie Kingston – HIT Fantastic match to kick off Dynamite. The Young Bucks never disappoint in their matches and now they have the heel characters to […]
WWE SMACKDOWN HITS & MISSES 7/2: Bayley steps up, Zelina Vega a welcomed addition, Sonya losing steam, more
Hits Main Event Ending This was a good return to form after a rough Smackdown last week. I’m fine with a Roman Reigns-less show here and there, and luckily the pacing of the show this […]
FREE PODCAST 7/3 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive: W.H. Park of Post Wrestling talks MCU, GAEAism six-woman tag, Hayashishita vs. Syuri, Bushiroad’s roster construction, more (114 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: This week, W.H. Park of Post Wrestling joins to talk about Marvel Comics fandom and wrestling counterparts, his journey into covering wrestling over at Post, working with Wai Ting and John Pollock, and […]
FREE PODCAST 7/3 – WKPWP Interview Classic with ex-WWE Creative Kevin Eck: (6-30-16) Vince’s inner circle, Triple H-Kevin Dunn, McMahon’s early view on The Shield, Lesnar, Punk-UFC, Stephanie’s self-awareness, more (145 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an Interview Classic from five years ago (6-30-2016). This Interview Classic features PWTorch editor Wade Keller’s interview with former WWE Creative Team member Kevin Eck (2011-2014) discussing hot topics […]
VIP AUDIO 7/3 – Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure: Zelina Vega returns in time for Money in the Bank 2021, Edge and McIntyre get new opportunities for Rollins to scupper, more (67 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s episode of Nick & Tom’s Intercontinental Adventure, Nick Barbati and Tom Colohue discuss Zelina Vega returning in time for WWE Money in the Bank 2021, Edge and McIntyre getting new […]
VIP AUDIO 7/3 – NXT Eight Years Back: Wells & Stoup cover NXT from 7-3-13 including Cesaro challenging Bo Dallas for NXT Championship, Enzo & Cass in the first appearance of their familiar roles, highs and lows of Jim Carrey, more (80 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Kelly Wells and Tom Stoup cover NXT from July 3, 2013 including Cesaro challenging Bo Dallas for the NXT Championship, Enzo & Cass in the first appearance of their familiar roles, highs and […]
VIP 2001 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #662 (July 21, 2001): The inside story on the WWF pulling the plug on WCW as a separate entity, Dallas Page upsets Taker at house show, Torch Talk with Jerry Lawler, Ask the Torch, more
SUMMARY of #662 cover-dated July 21, 2001: This issue begins with a cover story on the WWF pulling plug on WCW as a separate entity after a disasterous Raw appearance by WCW… WWF Newswire details […]
WWE announces new matches and segments for upcoming Monday Night Raw
WWE has announced key segments and matches involving Money in the Bank participants for the upcoming episode of Monday Night Raw. Ricochet vs. John Morrison, a medical update from Charlotte Flair, MVP & Bobby Lashley […]
VIP AUDIO 7/2 – WKH – WWE Smackdown: Owens vs. Sami in Last Man Standing match, Edge explains his return, MITB developments (23 min.)
SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn in a Last Man Standing match, Edge explains his return, […]
FREE PODCAST 7/2 – Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-Show – WWE Smackdown w/Heydorn & Meyers: Corbin’s emotional turmoil, Reigns no-shows Jimmy, Edge promo, Otis dominance, Sami-KO, Sonya, live callers, emails (144 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by Mike Meyers from PWTorch.com to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown with live callers and emails discussing Edge’s promo, Roman Reigns no-shows Jimmy Uso’s confrontation with Edge, Otis […]
FREE PODCAST 7/2 – PWTorch Dailycast – Best of PWTorch Livecast: (6-24-16) Bryant & Fann talk WWE roster split and PPV schedule, Reigns fan reception, ROH PPV, more with live callers (109 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s “Best of PWTorch Livecast” jumps back five years to the June 24, 2016 episode with Travis Bryant of the East Coast Cast with Rich Fann, future PWTorch columnist. They discussed ROH’s […]
Zelina Vega returns to WWE on Smackdown, will participate in Money in the Bank ladder match
Zelina Vega is back in the WWE. On Smackdown, Sonya Deville introduced Vega when revealing another participant in the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. Upon being named to the match, Vega said that […]
“I Quit” championship match announced for Money in the Bank
At Money in the Bank, Bianca Belair will face Bayley for the WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship in an “I Quit” Match. On this week’s episode of Smackdown, Bayley gloated about pinning Belair last week and […]
7/2 WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: Hazelwood’s alt-perspective on advancement in Reigns-Usos story, Owens vs. Zayn in Last Man Standing qualifying match, more
WWE SMACKDOWN TV REPORT JULY 2, 2021 TAMPA, FLA. AT YUENGLING CENTER (THE “THUNDERDOME”) AIRED ON FOX BROADCAST NETWORK REPORT BY BRUCE LEE HAZELWOOD (@B_Lee253), PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentators: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee Ring Announcer: Mike […]
7/2 WWE SMACKDOWN TV RESULTS: Keller’s report on follow-up of Edge attacking Reigns at end of last week’s show, latest MITB qualifiers
KELLER’S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT JULY 2, 2021 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA IN “THUNDERDOME” AIRED ON FOX BROADCAST NETWORK Commentators: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee Ring Announcer: Greg Hamilton [HOUR ONE] -They opened with a […]
VIP AUDIO 7/2 – WWE Then and Now w/Frank Peteani: Ryan Droste co-hosts to talk Money in the Bank 2011 and preview 2021 edition. Raw and Smackdown MITB ladder matches, Orton vs. Christian, Punk vs. Cena, more (95 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Ryan Droste from the “Top Rope Nation” podcast joins Frank to relive the famous CM Punk pipe bomb promo and the Money in the Bank 2011 PPV. They discuss the entire card, which […]
6/30 WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT: Lucha House Party vs. Mace & T-Bar, Veer debuts against Drew Gulak, more
WWE MAIN EVENT TV REPORT JUNE 30, 2021 HULU STREAMING TV REPORT BY MIKE F. MEYERS, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Byron Saxton, Kevin Patrick REASONS TO WATCH… Veer makes in-ring debut against Gulak (1) VEER (w/ […]
6/28 WWE RAW TALK REPORT: Drew McIntyre discusses winning MITB, Ryker talks split with Elias, more
RAW TALK REPORT JUNE 28, 2021 AIRED ON PEACOCK (VIA WWE NETWORK) REVIEW BY NICK MORGAN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Hosts: Kevin Patrick and R-Truth This week’s guests: Jaxson Ryker, Natalya & Tamina, and Drew McIntyre – […]
VIP AUDIO 7/2 – On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn: A thunderous alternative – Analyzing the artistry of the WWE ThunderDome (50 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Between booking decisions and billion dollar television deals, the art form that is pro wrestling can get lost in the shuffle. This show finds it and brings it to the forefront for optimal […]
NXT star reportedly suffers concussion
Mercedes Martinez is reportedly suffering from a concussion thanks to being on the receiving end of a botched spinning kick from Xia Li Tuesday night. Martinez teamed with Jake Atlas to take on Li & […]
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER 7/2: More Build Towards Edge vs. Roman, Last Man Standing with Money in the Bank Implications
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN PRIMER JULY 2, 2021 TAMPA, FL. IN THE THUNDERDOME AT THE YUENGLING CENTER AIRS ON FOX NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EDT BY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR Announcers: Michael Cole and Pat […]